How well do you know fighting games? Test your might with our quiz

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Gaming doesn’t get much more technical than the fighting game scene. Here, even the most average of players is a comparative virtuoso, training hard, memorising inputs - even speaking a distinct language. Today's quiz looks at these addictive, nigh-impenetrable titles and asks - just how much do you know about fighting games?

We've got questions on everything from Street Fighter to Skullgirls and Darkstalkers to Divekick. It's time to pit your wits and throw your fists. Ready? Fight!

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Samuel James Riley
Samuel James Riley
When he's not busy saving small animals from dangerous brush fires, Sam enjoys writing about the weird world of video games. All-time favourites include Half-Life 2, Knights of the Old Republic, GTA: Vice City and Final Fantasy 10. Last year, Sam finally succeeded in besting Rayman 1 for PlayStation, leaving his life utterly without meaning.
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